The Job Interview

Interview Strategy

• Have advance knowledge of the company and the answers to the “Fear Factor” questions.
• Know what the interviewer is asking and trying to discover about you.
• Be prepared to convince the interviewer you can accomplish his three goals: 1) you can do the job, 2) you will do the job, 3) you will get along with other employees.
• Most interviews are pleasant and friendly. Try to enjoy it.

Knock Their Socks Off

• You only have seconds to make your best impression.
• It’s all about connecting; bond with people in order to put them at ease. You’ll be more socially desirable.
• It starts from the time you first see someone (30 seconds).
• A first impression is an emotional, not a rational reaction.

Make eye contact at least half to 2/3 of the time. Nod every so often.

Smile, even if not in mood. Fake social generosity.

Be careful about oversharing, i.e. disclosing too much.

Check your impulse to use other person’s name repeatedly. Never use first name in interview.

Radiate accessibility. Show interest in others.

Match speech cadence to other person. Listen closely.